Beautiful Japanese Names
2 Minute ReadWelcome to our exciting journey through the world of Japanese names. Japan is a land of contrasts and fascination. It’s known for its breathtaking cherry blossoms, sushi culture, tranquil zen gardens and vibrant technology. But beyond these impressive aspects, Japan has something particularly beautiful to offer: its unique and melodic first names.
Japanese names don’t only sound beautiful, but often carry deep meanings and cultural values. Whether for girls or boys, the choice of beautiful names is vast and diverse.
As a publisher of personalized children’s books, we encounter many interesting names every day. Based on the orders of our books, such as our baby book “Welcome To The World“, we have compiled a selection of the most beautiful Japanese first names.
This special book welcomes newborns to our planet and shows them our exciting world. The book is a wonderful gift to welcome newborns and for new parents.
Japanese names for girls
- Aiko
- Akira
- Ayumi
- Hana
- Haruka
- Hikari
- Kaori
- Kiyomi
- Mei
- Minami
- Misaki
- Nanami
- Rina
- Sakura
- Sayuri
- Yui
- Yuko
- Yumi
Japanese names for boys
- Akio
- Haruto
- Hayato
- Hikaru
- Itsuki
- Jiro
- Kaito
- Kazuki
- Kenji
- Kota
- Makoto
- Ren
- Riku
- Sho
- Shota
- Taro
- Yuki
- Yuma
Our selection of names and the meanings behind them
The Japanese girl’s name Sakura has its origin in the word for cherry blossom, it stands for beauty, renewal and transience. This beautiful name is very popular in Japan and symbolizes spring and new beginnings.
Another popular name is Haruka, which means “far” or “far away”. The name is often chosen for both boys and girls and stands for the longing and hope for a better future. The name is also used in Japanese manga comics.
The name Yui is also very common and means “bond” which symbolizes unity and cohesion.
Haruto is very popular with the boys’ names, meaning “spring man” and “sunshine”, and stands for light and freedom. It’s a very positive and powerful name.
Kaito is also a very popular name and means “man of the sea” or “floating over the ocean”. It symbolizes the strength and vastness of the ocean.
The name Ren means “lotus” and stands for purity and enlightenment. The lotus is an important plant in Japanese culture and symbolizes the ability to flourish despite difficult circumstances.
Makoto means “honesty and truth” and is a traditional name for honesty and integrity.
Akio is a classic boy name, meaning “shining hero” and is often associated with courage and bravery.
The name Yuma comes from Indian and Japanese. In Japanese, yuma translates to “honesty” and “happiness” and can be given to boys and girls.
